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Where to see holiday lights in Miami-Dade

Turn on holiday music in the car and take a drive to a fairyland of outdoor light displays throughout South Florida. You can see Christmas lights in all corners of Miami-Dade County, as well as in holiday lights in Broward, and Palm Beach counties. In some cases, you won’t even have to leave your car. …

Top seasonal things to do in December in Palm Beach County

There is always so much to see and do during the month of December, it’s not easy to cover everything going on in the greater Palm Beach area, but we’ve done our best to compile a list of some of the best of the best from a frugal standpoint. Please check back with us since …

Free: First Friday ArtWalk, Cornell Art Museum & downtown Delray Beach, Dec. 5

Delray Beach offers a robust arts and entertainment vibe, including the popular First Friday Art Walk, which not only offers public art displays, murals, installations and open galleries, but also a variety of free music and pop-up performances. For December, join the fun at this event during the holiday edition. You won’t want to miss …

Free, festive programs, Mandel Public Library, West Palm Beach

Santa’s helpers and visiting elves have been busy decorating for one of its biggest and most imaginative holiday lineups ever. Seasonal highlights range from a life-size Candy Land game and candy-themed “Storytime Spectacular” to hands-on gingerbread workshops, musical performances, and tech-forward holiday crafting, and more. What: Festive programs for all ages When: Throughout the month …

Under-$10 daily Meal Deals & double Smashburger for $5.99 at Miami Grill

Great news! Through Dec. 31, 2025, guests at Miami Grill can try the brand-new SmashBurger, featuring the following:  Smash-style burger patties  Melted cheese  Ketchup, mayo & pickles  All for just $5.99  At a time when many “value meals” are disappearing from menus nationwide, Miami Grill is also  offering customers generous portions at $7.99, seven days …

Free pass to see ‘The Housemaid,’ in Miami, Dec. 9, 15

Here’s a chance to see a free advance screening of a new movie: “The Housemaid,” a  thriller starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, based on a best-selling book. From director Paul Feig, the film plunges audiences into a twisted world where perfection is an illusion, and nothing is as it seems. THE HOUSEMAID (rated-R) Miami-Dade, …

Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade, Dec. 6

The Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade will be held rain or shine, and prizes will be announced at the Jupiter Lighthouse. The parade, led by a Zambelli traveling fireworks display navigates up the Intracoastal Waterway from North Palm Beach to the Jupiter Inlet at approximately 8 p.m. 31st annual Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade When: …

Holiday Pops Concert in Boca Raton, Dec. 6

It’s that time of year again to enjoy he Symphonia’s Holiday Pops Concert at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Mizner Park, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. Also features the FAU Chamber Singers & Schola Cantorum of Florida. Level 2: Green tickets are $15, while they last. Doors open at 6 p.m. Call …

Holiday Boat Parade of the Greater Palm Beaches, Sailfish Marina, Dec. 13

Sailfish Marina has partnered with an impressive lineup of sponsors and the City of West Palm Beach to host its first-ever holiday boat parade. Event will help support the Little Smiles annual Holiday Toy Drive by asking spectators to donate unwrapped toys for those in need. Boat Parade of the Palm Beaches When: Saturday, Dec. …

Free community sing-along of Handel’s ‘Messiah’

The Jubilate Vocal Ensemble and the Jubilate Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Nelson Hall, will lead a community sing-along of Georg Friederich Händel’s Messiah at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the Ancient Spanish Monastery, 16711 W. Dixie Highway, North Miami, Florida. Also participating will be the Eagle Point Elementary String Orchestra and …

Holiday Tree Lightings & Santa Sightings, Palm Beach County

Winter in paradise comes early in Palm Beach County, where some venues and malls are already in full swing of hosting holiday trees, “snow” and lights galore. These holiday tree lightings are perfect for the entire family and often include a variety of holiday activities, from free concerts, Santa photos, elf sightings, and a lot …

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